Recovery of Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs (MYLF) (Rana sierrae), Sierra National Forrest
Summary
SCH Number
2020100045
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Recovery of Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs (MYLF) (Rana sierrae), Sierra National Forrest
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2020
Document Description
This project involves the capture and transport of Rana sierrae larvae from the Lower Desolation Lake population to the Oakland Zoo over three successive years (2020, 2021, 2022). These larvae are positive for Bd (fungal disease causing amphibian declines worldwide) and will be cleared at the Zoo, raised to adult lifestage and introduced to Marmot Lake in 2021, 2022 and 2023. These are historic sites for Mountain Yellow-legged Frog (MYLF) and this project will result in population expansion and a significant recovery trend for MYLF within their historic range. MYLF are a Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Beal
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
CDFW Central Region - R4
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Bishop
Counties
Inyo
Other Location Info
Collection site UTM E348059, N4124358. Reintroduce site UTM E350678, N4125014.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 7 (CCR, Title 14, Section 15307)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 7 categorical exemption applies to proposed “actions by regulatory agencies for protection of natural resources” projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code, 21000 et seq.). The proposed project is an activity that falls within the Class 7 categorical exemption because it is a wildlife preservation activity of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife that is limited in scope and no serious or major disturbances to environmental resources are expected. The amphibian species benefited is MYLF, and ESA listed species. This project will result in the re-establishment of a historic population of MYLF and a significant recovery trend within their native range.